Paramedic Resume Example

Provide life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital. Work in a city based EMS setting, where shorter response times and higher call volume differed from rural services. Through the service I was able to participate in standby events, multiple training scenarios, become a preceptor for multiple students in the local Paramedic program, and assist other Ambulance services in ALS intercepts, and on occasion, provide coverage. Skilled managing multiple people on scene, from fire, law enforcement, and first responders.

Other included job responsibilities:

• Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
• Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
• Used EPCr software to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
• Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
• Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
• Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
• Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
• Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
• Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
• Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
• Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for over 100 daily patients.
• Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
• Administered and interpreted continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record and diagnose heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
• Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Trained many EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
• Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
• Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.